- Ethan Simiyu, a former student of Christ the King Primary School, Bungoma, designs a complex crane truck prototype
- Antony Simiyu, Ethan's father, advised parents to guide their children on how best to use the internet
- Christ the King Primary School Bungoma headteacher Stephen Chemagere said Ethan was among the best performing candidates
A student who scored 410 marks in the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations has amazed his teachers and family with his unique invention.
KCPE is the primary school leaving exams in the African country, a requirement that must be met by all Kenyan students before entering secondary school. It is Nigeria's equivalent of the national common entrance.
Ethan Simiyu, who aspires to become an engineer, has designed a crane.
According to his parents, Ethan has been using the internet to sharpen his skills.
Where can Ethan Simiyu's invention can be used
Ethan said that the use of the internet motivated him to become innovative.
"The crane can be used on construction sites to lift heavy stuff and also in assembling plants.
Ethan's mother, Alice Simiyu, expressed optimism that her son's talent would benefit him.
"I am sure that soon he will get destiny helpers in science and technology who will help him so that his talent benefits him," she said.
Antony Simiyu, Ethan's father, advised parents to guide their children on how best to use the internet.
"As a parent, I am very proud because I know this is just the beginning for my son to start innovating things because he always talks about being an innovator," said Antony.
What Ethan Simiyu's teachers said about his invention
Christ, the King Primary School headteacher Stephen Chemagere, said Ethan was among the best KCPE-performing candidates.
"Once I looked at it, I got attracted, and I had a conversation with his parents, and here comes what the boy has developed. The machine itself is called a hydraulic arm, and the boy explained to me how the machine works. I would not understand, but he explained to me slowly by slowly, and I got attracted," Chemagere said.
15-year-old little boy builds sophisticated excavator
Meanwhile, Legit.ng has earlier reported about a young prodigy who single-handedly designed a complex and sophisticated excavator.
The video of the boy operating the machine has gone viral on Instagram, with many Instagram users calling the young boy a pure genius.
Some said the government should invest more in the youth as they are the future of tomorrow.
.. Source: TUKO.co.ke
